Michael Beninati, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

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What the WFH era means for new home builders

December 9, 2020December 14, 2020 Michael Beninati 207 Views 0 Comments real estate, Winter 2020

Buyers who work from home have different needs from those of traditional buyers. New construction is a great option for these buyers.

Low inventory puts the ball in builders' court. (Photo: Olivier Le Moal, Dreamstime)

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Denver real estate doesn’t miss a beat

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Michael Beninati 320 Views 0 Comments real estate

We had a bad month after quarantine measures effectively shut down the local real estate market, but the pandemic has surfaced new opportunities for builders who are ready to adapt.

Smaller builders need their connections probably now more than ever. (Photo: Onder Ozkan Kilic, Dreamstime.com)

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Long-term lessons for a post-COVID housing market

June 15, 2020August 17, 2020 Michael Beninati 415 Views 0 Comments covid-19, homebuilding, lending, real estate

Everyone in the builder community has been forced to change the way they do business in order to cope with

There are affordable options in new construction, but they're not going to be necessarily in Denver (Photo: Imagepixel, Dreamstime.com)

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Affordability crunch is remodelers’ opportunity

March 11, 2020April 1, 2020 Michael Beninati 311 Views 0 Comments affordable homes, remodelers

The lack of affordable options for first-time or move-up buyers has been felt across the country, and Denver is no

Hosting a series of events is a good way to develop regular interactions with real estate agents. (Photo: Wave Break Media Ltd, Dreamstime.com)

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Provide value, nurture relationships by hosting CE events

December 19, 2019January 14, 2020 Michael Beninati 383 Views 0 Comments builders, real estate

Happy hours and neighborhood tours are serviceable events, but builders can provide additional value by hosting CE events. Michael BeninatiMichael

Showcases bring a lot of creativity and ideas to the marketplace. (Photo: JUMA Homes)

Community Outreach The Homebuyer

Turn home tours into home sales

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Michael Beninati 451 Views 0 Comments real estate, sales and marketing

Home Builders Association chapters throughout the state are wrapping up their annual Parade of Homes showcases. Michael BeninatiMichael Beninati is

Homebuyers are considering counties like Weld and Elbert for their next home purchase. (Photo: Welcomia, Dreamstime)

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Homebuyers look eastward for new construction

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Michael Beninati 466 Views 0 Comments real estate

Infrastructure and homebuyer lifestyle are key factors in regional growth along the Front Range. Michael BeninatiMichael Beninati is managing partner

Builders and real estate agents have a lot to gain from working together. (Photo: Auremar, Dreamstime)

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4 reasons builders butt heads with real estate agents

April 15, 2019May 17, 2019 Michael Beninati 517 Views 0 Comments real estate

Roughly 10% of real estate licensees sell new construction. Michael BeninatiMichael Beninati is managing partner and owner of Windermere Metro

The more informed the agent is, the better he or she can serve homebuyers. (Photo: Sean Locke Photography, Dreamstime)

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Builders bring value to real estate relationships

December 5, 2018 Michael Beninati 1123 Views 0 Comments real estate

Nurturing these partnerships is important for buyers and agents. Michael BeninatiMichael Beninati is managing partner and owner of Windermere Metro

Limited inventory means home buyers are increasingly looking at new home construction.

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Consumers turn to new home construction

September 11, 2018March 15, 2019 Michael Beninati 672 Views 0 Comments real estate

With inventory at historic lows, homebuyers are looking to builders. Michael BeninatiMichael Beninati is managing partner and owner of Windermere

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